Rafael Luis Nascimento de Souza

Rafael Luis Nascimento de Souza is a seasoned financial executive with extensive experience in financial management and leadership roles across various industries. Currently serving as the CFO for Sulzer Brazil since November 2019, Rafael manages two group companies and five business divisions, reporting to division CFOs in the USA and Switzerland. Prior experience includes a decade at Flowserve, where Rafael held roles as CFO for Brazil and Plant Controller, overseeing a strategic financial planning team and managing significant financial operations. Additional roles include serving as CFO at MedLink, Finance & Administration Manager at MJV Informática Ltda, and Finance Planning & Control Manager at Minasgas Distribuidora de Gas. Early career experience includes working as a Controlling Supervisor at Belfam Indústria Cosmética LTDA and serving as a Senior Auditor at Coopers & Lybrand/Arthur Andersen. Educational qualifications include an MBA in Finance and Business Administration from Ibmec and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Universidade Gama Filho.